Hood5six: Rigorous Institution 8/15/2022 Saint Vitus Bar Brooklyn, NY

When the states saw a massive resurgence in Punk during lockdown, that meant all kinds of Punk. From the fast three chord Hardcore stuff, to the gloomy dread of Post Punk, the crusty stuff, and so on, the variety is very much there. I was late but made it on time for Rigorous Institution at a friend’s recommendation. Before anything else, I noticed they had a very cool aesthetic, and overall themes that bring to mind a time when the Earth was a hellscape (especially for the peasantry and indentured servants to the rich). At this point I was certain the music was gonna be good if the art was and I was right. Whether you’re in their hometown of Portland Oregon, or they’re on tour, definitely go check them out and buy some merch. Check out the footage from@MaxVolumeSilence of this set and sub his channel: Current and former members of Bluebird, Pig DNA, Spetsnaz, Deskonocidos, DYE, The Young, and probably more. Bandcamp: